1. What is a stylus?
A stylus is a pointed instrument used for writing; the first styli, made out of reeds, were used by ancient Mesopotamians in the mid 4th century B.C.E. From there, the stylus developed into a tool for writing on clay or wax tablets, a method by which the writer could create a permanent mark upon the world. Today, the term most often refers to the plastic implement used to navigate the screens of our PDAs and pocket computers, where we conduct a very different form of writing marked by abbreviations and clipped phrases. Despite the changes in form, the function of the stylus remains the same: it allows the user to be heard, to leave a mark.
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A stylus is a pointed instrument used for writing; the first styli, made out of reeds, were used by ancient Mesopotamians in the mid 4th century B.C.E. From there, the stylus developed into a tool for writing on clay or wax tablets, a method by which the writer could create a permanent mark upon the world. Today, the term most often refers to the plastic implement used to navigate the screens of our PDAs and pocket computers, where we conduct a very different form of writing marked by abbreviations and clipped phrases. Despite the changes in form, the function of the stylus remains the same: it allows the user to be heard, to leave a mark.
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2. Why should I hire a tutor?
Hiring a private tutor offers several advantages over signing up for an SAT review class. First, your tutor will conform to your needs, meeting when you want, where you want. No need to rearrange your schedule to squeeze in an SAT class offered at an inconvenient location. In addition, a private tutor offers individualized attention that is unavailable in a review class of up to 20 students. Your tutor will tailor every lesson to your strengths and weaknesses, determining what material you’ve already mastered and focusing on areas in which you need further review. As a result, students prepare for the exam more efficiently—and more quickly—than they would in a classroom setting.
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Hiring a private tutor offers several advantages over signing up for an SAT review class. First, your tutor will conform to your needs, meeting when you want, where you want. No need to rearrange your schedule to squeeze in an SAT class offered at an inconvenient location. In addition, a private tutor offers individualized attention that is unavailable in a review class of up to 20 students. Your tutor will tailor every lesson to your strengths and weaknesses, determining what material you’ve already mastered and focusing on areas in which you need further review. As a result, students prepare for the exam more efficiently—and more quickly—than they would in a classroom setting.
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3. Why Stylus Tutors?
We meet one-on-one with our students, creating truly flexible lesson plans based on the distinctive needs of each individual. After an analysis of your initial diagnostic exam, we design a customized program that will build on your strengths while confronting your limitations. We base our curriculum on a combination of our experience as both standardized test specialists and students of writing and literature, implementing a unique blend of focused study and creative exercises. We aim not only to improve test scores, but also to foster a savvy young adult who appreciates the merit of good writing. Through the college application process, our students learn skills that prepare them to achieve success in any future pursuit.
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We meet one-on-one with our students, creating truly flexible lesson plans based on the distinctive needs of each individual. After an analysis of your initial diagnostic exam, we design a customized program that will build on your strengths while confronting your limitations. We base our curriculum on a combination of our experience as both standardized test specialists and students of writing and literature, implementing a unique blend of focused study and creative exercises. We aim not only to improve test scores, but also to foster a savvy young adult who appreciates the merit of good writing. Through the college application process, our students learn skills that prepare them to achieve success in any future pursuit.
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4. Why now (more than ever)?
Students have become increasingly distanced from the craft of writing, communicating with abbreviations and clipped sentences. Instead of keeping diaries, many students document their lives on video camera, posting their oral thoughts on Youtube. As media outlets inundate students’ surviving memory of grammatical conventions with colloquialisms that blur the lines of acceptable speech, they are ill-prepared for the writing/essay sections of the SAT, SAT II, and ACT, as well as for the college application process. As high schools scale back their focus on writing, colleges raise the bar for admission, relying even more heavily upon the written components of the application.
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Students have become increasingly distanced from the craft of writing, communicating with abbreviations and clipped sentences. Instead of keeping diaries, many students document their lives on video camera, posting their oral thoughts on Youtube. As media outlets inundate students’ surviving memory of grammatical conventions with colloquialisms that blur the lines of acceptable speech, they are ill-prepared for the writing/essay sections of the SAT, SAT II, and ACT, as well as for the college application process. As high schools scale back their focus on writing, colleges raise the bar for admission, relying even more heavily upon the written components of the application.
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5. What services do you offer?
Tutoring is available in the follow areas: SAT 1, SAT II Subject tests (Literature, Math 1 and 2 C, World History, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and French), College Admissions Counseling, Writing/Grammar Basics. Academic subjects: English, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, Advanced Writing.
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Tutoring is available in the follow areas: SAT 1, SAT II Subject tests (Literature, Math 1 and 2 C, World History, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and French), College Admissions Counseling, Writing/Grammar Basics. Academic subjects: English, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, Advanced Writing.
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6. Do you make house calls?
Yes, we meet students in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn (in their own homes or wherever it’s easiest).
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Yes, we meet students in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn (in their own homes or wherever it’s easiest).
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7. How long are the sessions?
It has been our experience that the best length of time for a tutoring session is 1.5 hours. We recommend that sessions run no less than one hour and no more than two hours.
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It has been our experience that the best length of time for a tutoring session is 1.5 hours. We recommend that sessions run no less than one hour and no more than two hours.
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8. How often should we meet?
The session frequency is dependent upon the needs of the individual as well as the availability of the tutor. With that said, we recommend at least two sessions per week to foster consistency and material memory.
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The session frequency is dependent upon the needs of the individual as well as the availability of the tutor. With that said, we recommend at least two sessions per week to foster consistency and material memory.
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9. What are the rates?
Because we tailor each tutoring package to the student and his/her specific needs, rates differ by individual. Please e-mail us at info@stylustutors.com with your subjects of interest, and we will be happy to give you an estimate.
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Because we tailor each tutoring package to the student and his/her specific needs, rates differ by individual. Please e-mail us at info@stylustutors.com with your subjects of interest, and we will be happy to give you an estimate.
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10. What are colleges looking for?
Competitive colleges seek students who excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Strong standardized test scores and a high grade point average alone will not guarantee admission. Success in a variety of challenging courses is very important, but most successful applicants to top-tier schools also demonstrate a record of community involvement through extracurricular activities and volunteer service. In addition, personal statements and short answer responses are integral, but often underestimated, components of the college application. Our counselors are happy to assist you in identifying suitable colleges and putting together a winning application. Contact us at info@stylustutors.com for more information.
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Competitive colleges seek students who excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Strong standardized test scores and a high grade point average alone will not guarantee admission. Success in a variety of challenging courses is very important, but most successful applicants to top-tier schools also demonstrate a record of community involvement through extracurricular activities and volunteer service. In addition, personal statements and short answer responses are integral, but often underestimated, components of the college application. Our counselors are happy to assist you in identifying suitable colleges and putting together a winning application. Contact us at info@stylustutors.com for more information.
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